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R33E8 · 07-16-2011, 10:03 AM

I dunno if upgrading to Swifts would be such a great idea.. Aren't the KW Variant springs progressive to help with comfort? Also, can you seriously feel the difference when switching to Swift springs? The comparison on their website doesn't look like it's enough to make a noticeable difference in a street car... I would only make the switch to Swift if they came with the suspension or if I was racing competitively and needed every little advantage.. Yes, the Swifts are better but would it be worth it?

To me, 500lb/in springs would feel the same regardless of brand on a street car (as long as they are somewhere around 500lb/in and linear)..

I've never been in a car with Swift springs so these are just my third person views.. If someone has experienced a noticeable difference on the street after swapping to Swift springs (of the same spring rate the coilovers came with) I would like to know..

07-16-2011, 10:03 AM	#8
R33E8 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NJ Age: 35 Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I dunno if upgrading to Swifts would be such a great idea.. Aren't the KW Variant springs progressive to help with comfort? Also, can you seriously feel the difference when switching to Swift springs? The comparison on their website doesn't look like it's enough to make a noticeable difference in a street car... I would only make the switch to Swift if they came with the suspension or if I was racing competitively and needed every little advantage.. Yes, the Swifts are better but would it be worth it? To me, 500lb/in springs would feel the same regardless of brand on a street car (as long as they are somewhere around 500lb/in and linear).. I've never been in a car with Swift springs so these are just my third person views.. If someone has experienced a noticeable difference on the street after swapping to Swift springs (of the same spring rate the coilovers came with) I would like to know..